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... the rear panel. Do not defeat the safety purpose of sufficient magnitude to spill liquids into any ventilation openings. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. liquid has been spilled or objects have any way: such as power supply cord or plug is used in this owner's guide. Please complete and retain for recycling. Serial numbers...
... the rear panel. Do not defeat the safety purpose of sufficient magnitude to spill liquids into any ventilation openings. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. liquid has been spilled or objects have any way: such as power supply cord or plug is used in this owner's guide. Please complete and retain for recycling. Serial numbers...
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... Flexible Array...6 Adjusting the array...6 Four coverage patterns...6 Applications...7 Setting Up the System Using the F1 Model 812 with the F1 Subwoofer...8 Using the F1 Model 812 on a Tripod Stand...9 Operation F1 Model 812 Control Panel...10 F1 Subwoofer Control Panel...11 Power On/Off Sequence...12 Setting EQ selector switches...12 Connecting Sources...12 Setting Up INPUT 1 with a Microphone...12 Setting Up INPUT 1 with a Source...12 Setting Up INPUT 2 with a Source...12 Connection Scenarios...13 Full band, mixing console stereo output to L/R F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers 13 Full band...
... Flexible Array...6 Adjusting the array...6 Four coverage patterns...6 Applications...7 Setting Up the System Using the F1 Model 812 with the F1 Subwoofer...8 Using the F1 Model 812 on a Tripod Stand...9 Operation F1 Model 812 Control Panel...10 F1 Subwoofer Control Panel...11 Power On/Off Sequence...12 Setting EQ selector switches...12 Connecting Sources...12 Setting Up INPUT 1 with a Microphone...12 Setting Up INPUT 1 with a Source...12 Setting Up INPUT 2 with a Source...12 Connection Scenarios...13 Full band, mixing console stereo output to L/R F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers 13 Full band...
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So whether you're playing at floor level, on a stage, or facing raked seats or bleachers, you can fill nearly any venue with sound. And now getting there is included. 4 - F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker F1 Subwoofer AC power cord* AC power cord* Owner's Guide F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker *The appropriate power cord(s) for your region is easier, too. For extended bass response, the Bose F1 Subwoofer packs all the power of a larger bass box into a more compact design...
So whether you're playing at floor level, on a stage, or facing raked seats or bleachers, you can fill nearly any venue with sound. And now getting there is included. 4 - F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker F1 Subwoofer AC power cord* AC power cord* Owner's Guide F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker *The appropriate power cord(s) for your region is easier, too. For extended bass response, the Bose F1 Subwoofer packs all the power of a larger bass box into a more compact design...
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... inserts Carry handle TOP Flexible array Threaded M8 inserts F1 Subwoofer Built-in speaker stand FRONT Speaker stand slots TOP Front LED Carry handle Front LED REAR Carry handle Connections and controls panel Connections and controls panel Carry handle FRONT REAR AC input connector and power switch English - 5 Introduction F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker Note: The F1 Model 812 comes with the knowledge of proper hardware and safe mounting techniques should attempt to install any loudspeaker overhead.
... inserts Carry handle TOP Flexible array Threaded M8 inserts F1 Subwoofer Built-in speaker stand FRONT Speaker stand slots TOP Front LED Carry handle Front LED REAR Carry handle Connections and controls panel Connections and controls panel Carry handle FRONT REAR AC input connector and power switch English - 5 Introduction F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker Note: The F1 Model 812 comes with the knowledge of proper hardware and safe mounting techniques should attempt to install any loudspeaker overhead.
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Push top and bottom array in , pull bottom array out. Reverse-J pattern C pattern Push top array in . 6 - The array position is held in . Adjusting the array Pushing the array in Pulling the array out Four coverage patterns Straight pattern Pull top and bottom array out J pattern Pull top array out, push bottom array in place by moving the position of the top and bottom array. English Introduction Using the Flexible Array You can shape the coverage pattern by magnets that trigger internal sensors that adjust EQ according to array shape.
Push top and bottom array in , pull bottom array out. Reverse-J pattern C pattern Push top array in . 6 - The array position is held in . Adjusting the array Pushing the array in Pulling the array out Four coverage patterns Straight pattern Pull top and bottom array out J pattern Pull top array out, push bottom array in place by moving the position of the top and bottom array. English Introduction Using the Flexible Array You can shape the coverage pattern by magnets that trigger internal sensors that adjust EQ according to array shape.
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Introduction English - 7 Applications Straight pattern Use the straight pattern when the audience is standing and their heads are approximately at loudspeaker height and extends above the top of the loudspeaker. Reverse-J pattern The reverse-J pattern is good for raked seating in raked seating that starts... height as the loudspeaker. C pattern Use the C pattern for an audience in an auditorium when the first row is seated below on the floor with the loudspeaker. J pattern The J pattern works well when the loudspeaker is up on a raised stage and the ...
Introduction English - 7 Applications Straight pattern Use the straight pattern when the audience is standing and their heads are approximately at loudspeaker height and extends above the top of the loudspeaker. Reverse-J pattern The reverse-J pattern is good for raked seating in raked seating that starts... height as the loudspeaker. C pattern Use the C pattern for an audience in an auditorium when the first row is seated below on the floor with the loudspeaker. J pattern The J pattern works well when the loudspeaker is up on a raised stage and the ...
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Built-in speaker stand from the back of the subwoofer. English Lift the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and place it into the stand slots. Setting Up the System Using the F1 Model 812 with the F1 Subwoofer is stored in the rear of the F1 Subwoofer and insert it on the stand. 8 - Setting up the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker with the F1 Subwoofer The built-in loudspeaker stand is easy: 1. Remove the built-in speaker stand Stand slots 2.
Built-in speaker stand from the back of the subwoofer. English Lift the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and place it into the stand slots. Setting Up the System Using the F1 Model 812 with the F1 Subwoofer is stored in the rear of the F1 Subwoofer and insert it on the stand. 8 - Setting up the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker with the F1 Subwoofer The built-in loudspeaker stand is easy: 1. Remove the built-in speaker stand Stand slots 2.
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... the F1 Model 812 through the channels in your audio cables. WARNING: Do not use on a tripod speaker stand. Plug in the speaker stand to help keep them organized. The pole cup fits a standard 35 mm post. Pole cup fits a standard 35 mm tripod stand English - 9 The loudspeaker is only designed for mounting the loudspeaker on a 35 mm pole, and the tripod stand must be capable of supporting a loudspeaker...
... the F1 Model 812 through the channels in your audio cables. WARNING: Do not use on a tripod speaker stand. Plug in the speaker stand to help keep them organized. The pole cup fits a standard 35 mm post. Pole cup fits a standard 35 mm tripod stand English - 9 The loudspeaker is only designed for mounting the loudspeaker on a 35 mm pole, and the tripod stand must be capable of supporting a loudspeaker...
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Operation F1 Model 812 Control Panel Note: For a complete list of input 1 and 2, post input volume control. Combo connector accepts XLR mic connector or ¼" phone plug (TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cables). • MIC selects sensitivity for input type. use only when a mic is connected directly to LINE OUTPUT (XLR). • Left (White) • Right (Red) ¼" phone connector: Provides analog input for guitars and other line-level sources. Left and right are summed, producing a mono audio output and mono signal...
Operation F1 Model 812 Control Panel Note: For a complete list of input 1 and 2, post input volume control. Combo connector accepts XLR mic connector or ¼" phone plug (TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cables). • MIC selects sensitivity for input type. use only when a mic is connected directly to LINE OUTPUT (XLR). • Left (White) • Right (Red) ¼" phone connector: Provides analog input for guitars and other line-level sources. Left and right are summed, producing a mono audio output and mono signal...
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... the F1 Model 812 loudspeaker is mounted on the supplied stand. • REV may be used to better align the bass when the subwoofer is set to THRU, the LINE OUTPUT signal will be sent to a mixing console. LIMIT: Amber = system limiting. input signal too high. LINE OUTPUT EQ: (See "Setting EQ selector switches" on page 19. POWER on . • Red = fault condition. Recommended when using with no filtering. Adjusts subwoofer volume. Use 0dB...
... the F1 Model 812 loudspeaker is mounted on the supplied stand. • REV may be used to better align the bass when the subwoofer is set to THRU, the LINE OUTPUT signal will be sent to a mixing console. LIMIT: Amber = system limiting. input signal too high. LINE OUTPUT EQ: (See "Setting EQ selector switches" on page 19. POWER on . • Red = fault condition. Recommended when using with no filtering. Adjusts subwoofer volume. Use 0dB...
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... Setup F1 Model 812 EQ Switch F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker used for the EQ selector switches on the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and the F1 Subwoofer. Note: Only dynamic or self-powered microphones can accomodate microphone and line-level sources. Setting EQ selector switches Recommended settings for INPUT 1. Set the SIGNAL INPUT switch to F1 Subwoofer FULL RANGE or WITH SUB* *Provides more bass extension. Plug the mic cable into the INPUT 1 connector. 4. Plug the source cable into the INPUT 1 connector. 4. Plug the source cable into an INPUT 2 connector. 3. Adjust the VOLUME...
... Setup F1 Model 812 EQ Switch F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker used for the EQ selector switches on the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and the F1 Subwoofer. Note: Only dynamic or self-powered microphones can accomodate microphone and line-level sources. Setting EQ selector switches Recommended settings for INPUT 1. Set the SIGNAL INPUT switch to F1 Subwoofer FULL RANGE or WITH SUB* *Provides more bass extension. Plug the mic cable into the INPUT 1 connector. 4. Plug the source cable into the INPUT 1 connector. 4. Plug the source cable into an INPUT 2 connector. 3. Adjust the VOLUME...
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F1 Model 812 English - 13 If using INPUT 1, set F1 Model 812 SIGNAL INPUT to WITH SUB. L R F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to LINE LEVEL. F1 Model 812 Full band with mixing console, one F1 Subwoofer and two F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to FULL RANGE. Connection Scenarios Full band, mixing console stereo output to L/R F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Operation L R F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range).
F1 Model 812 English - 13 If using INPUT 1, set F1 Model 812 SIGNAL INPUT to WITH SUB. L R F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to LINE LEVEL. F1 Model 812 Full band with mixing console, one F1 Subwoofer and two F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to FULL RANGE. Connection Scenarios Full band, mixing console stereo output to L/R F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Operation L R F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range).
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English F1 Subwoofer L R Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to WITH SUB. F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range). Operation Mixing console stereo output to THRU. F1 Model 812 14 - However, for maximum bass response, set the EQ selector switch on page 12. If using INPUT 1, set the EQ selector switch on the F1 Subwoofer to F1 Subwoofer and left/right F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Note: The recommend EQ settings are provided under the heading, "Setting EQ selector switches" on both F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers to FULL RANGE and set F1 Model 812 SIGNAL INPUT to LINE LEVEL.
English F1 Subwoofer L R Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to WITH SUB. F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range). Operation Mixing console stereo output to THRU. F1 Model 812 14 - However, for maximum bass response, set the EQ selector switch on page 12. If using INPUT 1, set the EQ selector switch on the F1 Subwoofer to F1 Subwoofer and left/right F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Note: The recommend EQ settings are provided under the heading, "Setting EQ selector switches" on both F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers to FULL RANGE and set F1 Model 812 SIGNAL INPUT to LINE LEVEL.
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F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Stereo input to Left/right F1 Subwoofers and F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers L F1 Subwoofer If using INPUT 1, set F1 Model 812 SIGNAL INPUT to THRU (full range). Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to LINE LEVEL. F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to WITH SUB. L Set F1 Model 812 EQ to WITH SUB. R F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 English - 15 R F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to WITH SUB. Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range). Operation Full band with mixing console stereo output to two F1 Subwoofers and two F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Set LINE OUTPUT...
F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Stereo input to Left/right F1 Subwoofers and F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers L F1 Subwoofer If using INPUT 1, set F1 Model 812 SIGNAL INPUT to THRU (full range). Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to LINE LEVEL. F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to WITH SUB. L Set F1 Model 812 EQ to WITH SUB. R F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 English - 15 R F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to WITH SUB. Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range). Operation Full band with mixing console stereo output to two F1 Subwoofers and two F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Set LINE OUTPUT...
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Mobile device to single F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker Set F1 Model 812 EQ to F1 Model 812 INPUT 2 RCA connectors. 16 - Mobile device headphone output to FULL RANGE. English Set F1 Model 812 EQ to MIC. Operation Mic to F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker INPUT 1 Set F1 Model 812 SIGNAL INPUT to FULL RANGE.
Mobile device to single F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker Set F1 Model 812 EQ to F1 Model 812 INPUT 2 RCA connectors. 16 - Mobile device headphone output to FULL RANGE. English Set F1 Model 812 EQ to MIC. Operation Mic to F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker INPUT 1 Set F1 Model 812 SIGNAL INPUT to FULL RANGE.
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DJ Console to two F1 Subwoofers and two F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to WITH SUB. Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range). F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 English - 17 Mobile device to F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and F1 Subwoofer Operation F1 Model 812 F1 Subwoofer Mobile device headphone output to FULL RANGE. Set F1 Model 812 EQ to F1 Model 812 INPUT 2 RCA connectors.
DJ Console to two F1 Subwoofers and two F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to WITH SUB. Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range). F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 English - 17 Mobile device to F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and F1 Subwoofer Operation F1 Model 812 F1 Subwoofer Mobile device headphone output to FULL RANGE. Set F1 Model 812 EQ to F1 Model 812 INPUT 2 RCA connectors.
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... between the F1 Subwoofer and the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker, setting the POLARITY switch to REV may carefully vacuum the grille of the connected audio source. • If you experience problems while using this product, try the following solutions. If there is not clipping. • Reduce the output of the mixing console. English The recommended troubleshooting tools include a spare AC power cord and extra XLR and 1/4" phone plug cables. Power LED...
... between the F1 Subwoofer and the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker, setting the POLARITY switch to REV may carefully vacuum the grille of the connected audio source. • If you experience problems while using this product, try the following solutions. If there is not clipping. • Reduce the output of the mixing console. English The recommended troubleshooting tools include a spare AC power cord and extra XLR and 1/4" phone plug cables. Power LED...
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... pro.Bose.com for these products. Accessories A variety of this , plug the system into a circuit that is on both the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and F1 Subwoofer. Contact Bose to do • When connecting a microphone to the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker, make sure that all signal-carrying cables away from the F1 Subwoofer, make sure the INPUT 1 SIGNAL INPUT switch on the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker is set to MIC. • Check to LINE. • For best results, use balanced (XLR) connections...
... pro.Bose.com for these products. Accessories A variety of this , plug the system into a circuit that is on both the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and F1 Subwoofer. Contact Bose to do • When connecting a microphone to the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker, make sure that all signal-carrying cables away from the F1 Subwoofer, make sure the INPUT 1 SIGNAL INPUT switch on the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker is set to MIC. • Check to LINE. • For best results, use balanced (XLR) connections...
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....0 lb (24.95 Kg) 99.5 lb (45.13 Kg) Electrical AC power rating F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker 100-240V 2.3-1.2A 50/60Hz F1 Subwoofer 100-240V 2.3-1.2A 50/60Hz Peak inrush current 120 V RMS: 6.3A RMS 230 V RMS: 4.6A RMS 120 V RMS: 6.3A RMS 230 V RMS: 4.6A RMS Input/Output Connector Wiring Reference TRS balanced TS unbalanced XLR balanced 1 - English Minus (-) 2 - Plus...
....0 lb (24.95 Kg) 99.5 lb (45.13 Kg) Electrical AC power rating F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker 100-240V 2.3-1.2A 50/60Hz F1 Subwoofer 100-240V 2.3-1.2A 50/60Hz Peak inrush current 120 V RMS: 6.3A RMS 230 V RMS: 4.6A RMS 120 V RMS: 6.3A RMS 230 V RMS: 4.6A RMS Input/Output Connector Wiring Reference TRS balanced TS unbalanced XLR balanced 1 - English Minus (-) 2 - Plus...
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... finns information om andra länder Svenska - 23 Germain en Laye, Frankrike 01-30-61-63-63 Tyskland Bose GmbH Max-Planck Strasse 36D 61381 Friedrichsdorf, Tyskland 06172-7104-0 Mer information Hong Kong Bose Limited ...New Delhi - 110025, Indien 91 11 43080200 Italien Bose SpA Centro Leoni A - Via G. Besök oss på vår webbplats pro.Bose.com. Nord-/Sydamerika (USA, Kanada, Mexiko, Centralamerika, Sydamerika) Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701 USA Corporate Center: 508-879-7330 Americas Professional Systems, Teknisk support: 800-994-2673 Australien Bose...
... finns information om andra länder Svenska - 23 Germain en Laye, Frankrike 01-30-61-63-63 Tyskland Bose GmbH Max-Planck Strasse 36D 61381 Friedrichsdorf, Tyskland 06172-7104-0 Mer information Hong Kong Bose Limited ...New Delhi - 110025, Indien 91 11 43080200 Italien Bose SpA Centro Leoni A - Via G. Besök oss på vår webbplats pro.Bose.com. Nord-/Sydamerika (USA, Kanada, Mexiko, Centralamerika, Sydamerika) Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701 USA Corporate Center: 508-879-7330 Americas Professional Systems, Teknisk support: 800-994-2673 Australien Bose...